Substitutions, like applesauce instead of butter, lower the amount of fat and calories compared to traditional chocolate chip cookie recipes.

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures

Applesauce½ cup

White sugar¾ cup

Packed brown sugar¾ cup

Eggs1 whole egg and 1 egg white

Vanilla extract2 teaspoons

All-purpose flour3 cups

Baking soda1 teaspoon

Hot water2 teaspoons

Salt½ teaspoon

Mini chocolate chips1 cup

Walnuts1 cup

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine applesauce, white sugar, and
brown sugar until smooth.

Beat in the eggs one at a
time, then stir in the vanilla.

Dissolve baking soda in
hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour,
chocolate chips, and nuts.

Drop by large spoonfuls
onto ungreased pans.

Bake for about 10 minutes
in the preheated oven or until edges are nicely browned.

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